What are Personal Pronouns and Why are they Important?

What are personal pronouns and why are they important?

Kids Help Phone says:

"Personal pronouns are words that replace people’s names. Each person may like to be addressed with pronouns (e.g. “they”, “he”, “she”, etc.) that reflect their gender identity. If you have questions about pronouns, it’s OK if you’re not sure where to start."

It is important to show our respect for all members of our community by using the pronouns they choose for themselves. 

For more information on pronouns and many other topics, visit Kids Help Phone. 

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Calgary Public Library Open for In-Person Visits Beginning Monday, June 14th!

Calgary Public Library will open for in-person visits beginning Monday, June 14th!

🥳 Yay! We've missed you, CPL! We can't wait to visit and borrow books, movies, musical instruments, and more! Yay! 

📢 A message from Calgary Public Library:

We are excited to announce that 19 Calgary Public Library locations will reopen on Monday, June 14 at regular service hours. Rocky Ridge Library and Signal Hill will remain closed for in-location service. Signal Hill Library will continue to provide curbside service.

For the most up-to-date information on hours and services as we reopen, please visit calgarylibrary.ca.

Starting Monday, June 14, you will be able to:

• ·       Browse physical collections
• ·       Use study spaces
• ·       Access printing, Wi-Fi, and copying services
• ·       Access desktop computers and Chromebooks

While we look forward to welcoming you back, important new guidelines and restrictions are in place at all locations for your safety. Please take a moment to read the following information to prepare you for your next visit.

When you enter a location, we encourage you to:

• ·       Wear a mask. Masks are required inside all locations in accordance with the Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw.
• ·       Limit your visit to under one hour. We are following capacity limits. Minimizing your time in the Library will ensure more people have access to services.
• ·       Leave food and drinks at home. Eating and drinking is not permitted for visitors inside any location. 
• ·       Maintain physical distancing and sanitize your hands when you enter. We’ll have signs to guide you.
• ·       Say hello to our staff (from 2 metres away). We missed you and we are here to help!

Contactless services, including Curbside Holds Pickup, will still be available. We also encourage you to sign up for our virtual programs and events, access our extensive Digital Library from home. And, if you have kids, consider joining us for the Ultimate Summer Challenge. 

https://calgarylibrary.ca/

Learn About Residential Schools by Reading These Books

Learn about Residential Schools by Reading Books Written by Indigenous Authors 

Cree children's and YA author, David A Robertson, curated a list of 48 books to help us understand more about residential schools. 

"I think the answer starts with stories. Stories have been, and always will be, the best way to educate ourselves about the truth. You have to recognize that you have the power to be the authors of reconciliation if you read as much as you can, listen as much as you can, learn as much as you can, and then take meaningful, informed action."

Read the CBC article here for the full list of the books including author interviews when available. 

*We have many of these titles in our Learning Commons. Please let Mrs. Dickson know if you think any others should be added to our collection.*

 

https://www.cbc.ca/books/48-books-by-indigenous-writers-to-read-to-understand-residential-schools-1.6056204

All Library Books Due Now!

📅 It’s that time of year again! 

• Check your desk! 
• Check your backpack! 
• Check under your bed! 
• Check under your dog’s bed! 

📣 All library books are due NOW. 

📚 Please return them to the Learning Commons bin just inside the LC doors.

🤔 Not sure if you have a library book checked out? 

 👉 Look here for instructions to sign in your account. 

💜 Thanks!